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Found June 24, 2009 on Celtics Green ...a boston celtics blog.: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Kendrick Perkins,  Bill Walker,  Tayshaun Prince,  Rodney Stuckey,  Rudy Gay,  Richard Jefferson,  Bruce Bowen,  Fabricio Oberto,  Kurt Thomas,  Amir Johnson,  Dahntay Jones,  Eddie House,  Ray Allen
TEAMS: Boston Celtics,  Detroit Pistons,  Memphis Grizzlies,  San Antonio Spurs,  Milwaukee Bucks,  Denver Nuggets

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I don't remember ever seeing as many conflicting stories and rumors surrounding the team as I have seen this off season. It seems as though every day there is a new trade rumor and every day there is a new denial or conflicting statement from Danny Ainge. It all started with the rumor from the Suns that Danny offered Rondo and Ray for Amare Stoudamire, Leandro Barbosa and the 14th pick in the draft. Next came the rumor that Danny was offering Kendrick Perkins and Bill Walker for the second pick in the draft. Next up was the rumor about Danny offering Ray and Rondo for Rip Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince and Rodney Stuckey. Finally we have the story circulating about Danny offering Ray and Rondo for Rudy Gay and Mike Conley. Amid all these rumors, we have gotten mixed messages from Danny. It's almost as though he has a split personality as one minute he says he loves Rondo and the next he is saying how immature he is and how he needs to work on several things. Here is a sampling of ...
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